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United States

New York, New York, United States

Literally Media is a network of legacy, iconic internet brands, boasting the #1 humor network on comScore, and creating content daily in the internet culture, meme and comedy space.

New York, New York, United States

-Produce and oversee content production across multiple platforms for Literally Media brands-Managing creative assets, production studio, talent and contractors for digital content creation from ideation to publish and release-Specializing in video production, directing, performance, as well as pre through post production needs for Cracked and Honest Ads-Generated 1 million dollars in gross revenue across platforms while creating a 300k dollar revenue stream on a single, new flagship Snapchat channel.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Producing original independent shorts and features with the best up and coming comedy talent in the industry. -Specializing in production and development of digital, comedic content-Creative development, team management, and scheduling-Readings, casting, hiring, pre-production creative management

New York, New York, United States

Pennsylvania, United States

-Produced and directed a comprehensive web series, interactive video content and more for happycamperlive.com-In charge of development as well as physical production needs of cast/crew/client-Hired crew and talent and approved shooting schedules-Directed and shot, on location for several months out of the year-Oversaw, produced, and directed post-production-Media and online management, content creation and copy for website

Greater Los Angeles Area

Coordinated a shoot for GE with Durable Goods and several other proprietary production/media/ad agencies-Worked closely with Directors/Producers on schedules and production needs-Coordinated gear rentals and pick ups with lighting and camera-Extensive knowledge of video production for MAJOR budget commercial shoots necessary

-worked with and coordinated between ADs, PAs, and UPM/Line Producer-managed office and liase between talent, crew, production and accounting

Greater Los Angeles Area

Communication with Maitre-D, music and beverage managers, guests and upper management in order to make reservation, set up Jazz calendars, and promote THREE shows a night SEVEN days a week. Administrative duties include answering phones, updating spreadsheets, and corresponding with jazz artistsKey contact between artists and Music Manager prior to, during, and after the event/performanceSynthesizing Union Square Hospitality Group’s philosophies of enlightened hospitality and communicationwith

Burbank, Ca

Running errands, gathering materials, and problem solving in a fast paced office in the entertainment industryOnly set and office PA for new show All Systems GoCoordinating schedules of talent and staffDocumenting meta data, financial reports, receipts and petty cash, contracts, and episode contentStocking and supplying craft services and all office inventory

Starlight, Pa

As an Apprentice, Counselor, and now Division Leader I have been able to manage and foster the growth and learning of elementary to middle school aged children. Work focuses on and promotes team building, respect, self-growth and achievement, goal setting, and dilligence.

Williamstown, Ma

Performed and worked crew with four productions. Worked with company management and production in addition to performance and building/construction crews. Performed in two out of three Directing Intern shows.

New York City

Intense training program in acting. Concentrated on the works of Anton Chekhov.

Greater New York City Area

Scheduled callbacks for musicals and commercials, coordinated said callbacks agents. Monitored and managed audition and callback room for EPA and open calls. Worked on audition sides, filing head shots, and call updates. Managed call releases for open calls in LA and New York for "Million Dollar Quartet". Scheduling and booking specific for "The Adams Family" Broadway and National Tour. Prepped auditions and callbacks for "Bring it On: The Musical."

Bachelor'S Degree, Theatre/Theater And American Literature, 2014

Activities and Societies: Bison Chips (Leader), BACES, New Student Orientation, Reunion Ambassador, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (PA.

High School, 2014

Activities and Societies: Drama Club, Speech and Debate Team, Radio Club, A cappellaDramatics Award 2010, Second Place Princeton Classic.